Domaine Marie-Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet, Cotes du Jura Pinot Noir, Jura, France Marie Copinet one week on the skins

one week on the skins

They use severe pruning on their 11ha estate which leads to low yields and a concentrated punch

from where there are spectacular views

Two weeks fermentation on the grape skins and 18 months between amphora and big ol' oak barrels made with super lo-fi winemaking

medium bodied red with notes of berries and apples at the core

Domaine Marie-Pierre Chevassu-Fassenet, Cotes du Jura Pinot Noir, Jura, France Marie Copinet one week on the skinsThe Jura region of France is hilly, a bit damp, but incredibly beautiful. It's also the source of some of the countries most remarkable wines. Wines that are making it onto the best restaurant wine lists in the world. Marie Pierre Chevassu Fassenet is one of the very few 'vigneronnes' or female winegrowers in the region, managing a small 4. 5ha estate in Chateau Chalon from the vines to the cellar to the sales with a little help from her family.